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Deck Cadet Resume Keywords
Struggling to get your first job at sea?
You may have completed your training — but if your CV doesn’t match maritime job requirements,
it won’t even get reviewed.
✔ STCW & maritime certifications
✔ Navigation & deck operations
✔ Improve your ATS match score
See what your CV is missing →
What happens when you apply
CV / Resume → Keyword Match → ATS Score → Shortlist
If your CV doesn’t match maritime job requirements, it gets filtered out before a human sees it.
Top Deck Cadet resume keywords
Training & certifications
Deck Cadet • STCW • Maritime training • Watchkeeping • Safety procedures • Basic safety training
Deck & navigation skills
Navigation basics • Bridge watch • Seamanship • Mooring operations • Cargo handling • Vessel operations
Technical & onboard experience
Deck maintenance • Logbook keeping • Equipment handling • Communication procedures • Team operations
👉 Most cadet CVs are missing several of these.
Check if your CV includes these keywords →
What ATS looks for
- Maritime education or cadet program
- STCW certification and safety training
- Basic navigation and deck operations knowledge
- Watchkeeping and bridge exposure
- Willingness to learn and work onboard vessels
CV / Resume → Keyword Match → ATS Score → Job Offer
Example of weak CV
Job requires: "Maritime training and deck operations"
CV says: "Looking for job at sea"
Looking for job • No experience • Interested in ships
Better example
Completed maritime training program • Assisted with deck operations • Performed basic watchkeeping • Followed STCW safety procedures • Maintained vessel logbooks
What most Deck Cadet CVs miss
- No mention of STCW certification
- No navigation or watchkeeping terms
- No practical training examples
- Too generic wording
This is why many first-time applicants get rejected.
How to improve your CV
- Highlight maritime training clearly
- Use exact deck and navigation keywords
- Include certifications (STCW, courses)
- Show practical training and simulator experience
- Match your CV to each job
Do these keywords exist in your CV?
Most cadet CVs miss critical maritime terms — even after training.
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